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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.35, 11,277.39 and 6,568.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.35, 11,277.39 and 6,568.85 is: 9,070.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.35 : 11,277.39 = 6,568.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.35/11,277.39 = 6,568.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.35x = 11,277.39 × 6,568.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.35x = 74,079,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,079,483.30/8,167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,070.20

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